When cleaning your home it’s important to pay extra attention to its carpeting in order to prevent stains, odors, and other damages from occurring. By avoiding these common carpet cleaning mistakes you can be sure that your carpet will continue to appear clean and fresh. 

Waiting Too Long To Remove Stains 
Even when trying to avoid carpet stains, spills can happen especially when there are young children in the home. Once liquid spills onto a carpet it begins to soak into the carpet’s fibers and when it’s left untreated it can be absorbed by the padding below. By reacting quickly, as soon as a spill occurs, you can prevent liquids from absorbing into your carpet in order to prevent stains. If a spill is not treated right away, it could leave a permanent stain which is why it’s important to treat it right away. 

Choosing The Wrong Products 
When cleaning your carpet you should always choose cleaning products that are specifically designed for the task. When using cleaning products that aren’t designed for carpet cleaning it’s possible to accidentally bleach your carpet.The carpet’s fibers may also deteriorate if the cleaning chemicals are too strong. By carefully reading the labels on cleaning products you can determine if they will be safe for carpet cleaning so you can avoid costly damages. 

Overusing Deodorizer Powders 
Deodorizing powders are often used on a carpe tto dissolve odors that can accumulate over time. Unfortunately, when used too often the powder may build up within the carpet’s fibers making it hard to remove through vacuuming alone. Try to limit the use of these powders as they can weigh down a carpet which will affect its overall appearance. Deodorizing powders may also cause allergic reactions insensitive individuals which can be harmful to their health. 

Skimping On Professional Service 
Although you may be taking extra care of your home’s carpeting it’s still important to call in the professionals on occasion. A professional cleaner will carefully treat your carpet to remove stain remnants,dirt and debris,animal dander and odors. Professional carpet cleaning will help to extend the lifespan of your carpet so that it doesn’t need to be replaced prematurely. 

Taking these steps to avoid carpet cleaning mistakes will ensure that your carpet lasts for many years to come. By giving your carpet the extra attention it needs you can be sure that it will look its very best.